LONDON — Royal officials have confirmed that Britain’s new monarch will be known as King Charles III, ending speculation about whether would use another name during his reign.
The former Prince of Wales has been known as Prince Charles since his birth in 1948, but British monarchs have in the past selected new names when they ascent to the throne.
The late Queen Elizabeth II said earlier this year that she hoped Charles’ wife Camilla, would be know as queen consort.
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.All four of her children and other members of her family traveled there to be at her side.